U.S. imports of Chloroprene Rubber Latex (CR Latex) (HS 400241) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Chloroprene Rubber Latex (CR Latex) paid $221K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chloroprene Rubber Latex (CR Latex) imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChloroprene rubber latex — the aqueous dispersion form of CR, also known commercially as neoprene latex — is a specialty elastomer input used in adhesives, coatings, dipped goods, and flame-retardant applications. Germany leads US import supply, followed by Japan and Switzerland, reflecting the concentration of CR latex production among a small number of global chemical manufacturers. The single US tariff line covering this product is 4002410000. Importers should verify country-of-origin documentation carefully given the multi-country processing chains common in specialty chemical supply.
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The latex (aqueous dispersion) form falls under HTS 4002410000, while solid or primary-form chloroprene rubber — including plates, sheets, and strip — is classified separately under 4002490000. The physical state at time of importation determines which line applies.
A certificate of origin or manufacturer's declaration is standard, along with a commercial invoice identifying the specific polymer grade and CAS number. Because CR latex is a chemical intermediate, some buyers also request a safety data sheet and technical data sheet to confirm product specification and support end-use classification decisions.
Subheading 8 of 14 in heading 4002
Subheading 400241 · $2.0M of $114.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$102KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $28.7M of Chloroprene Rubber Latex (CR Latex) and exported $3.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002410000 | Latex of Chloroprene (Chlorobutadiene) Rubber (Cr) | $2.0M | 10.87% | 100.00% | $221K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4002410000 | Latex of Chloroprene (Chlorobutadiene) Rubber (Cr) | $102K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Japan together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.87% of imports for consumption.